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Add 28/6 and 7/50

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 7/50

28/6 + 7/50 is 721/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/150 + 21/150 = 700 + 21/150 = 721/150
  5. So, 28/6 + 7/50 = 721/150
    In mixed form: 4121/150

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